feminine Doris

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Origin:
greek
Name Root:
dídōmi > dôron > dósis > dorís
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “dídōmi ‎(δίδωμι) dôron ‎(δῶρον) dósis ‎(δόσῐς) dorís (δωρίς),” meaning “give, present, offer, grant, allow, permit, giving, a gift, license, permission.” 1) Doro, in Greek mythology, is a son of Hellen and Orseide, who was the eponymous founder of the Dorians. Doro, for some authors, is the son of Apollo and the Pythia, commonly known as the Oracle of Delphi. 2) A Dorian is a member of the Dorians “Ancient Greek tribe.” 3) Doris, in Greek mythology “a Dorian woman,” was the daughter of Oceanus, wife of Nereus and mother of fifty sea-nymphs or Nereids.

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greenlandic
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swedish

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New Age Curiosities

Numerological Values: #2

If a person's name-number is 2, he is considered to be co-operative and highly adaptable to any circumstance in life. 2 is associated with teamwork, mediating and working for the goodness of others. People with the name-number 2 tend to be good friends and are kind, helpful individuals.

Chakra Number: #2
Sacral Chakra "Swadhisthana"

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Color meaning: Orange

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Name Songs

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Notable People and Personalities

Doris De Agostini-rossetti (born 1958), Swiss Former Alpine Skier
Doris Dowling (1923–2004), American Actress
Doris Dragović (born 1961), Croatian Singer
Doris Duranti (1917–1995), Italian Film Actress
Doris Eaton (1904–2010), American Actress And Dancer
Doris Egan, American Television Screenwriter And Producer
Doris Fisher (1915–2003), American Singer And Songwriter
Doris Fisher (1919–2005), British And Politician
Doris Freedman, American Activist And Critic Art
Doris Hart (born 1925), American Tennis Player
Doris Humphrey (1895–1958), American Dancer And Choreographer
Doris Kunstmann (born 1944), German Actress
Doris Lessing (1919–2013), British Novelist, Poet, And Playwright
Doris Leuthard, Swiss Lawyer And Politician
Doris Lo Moro, Italian Magistrate And Politician
Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff, (born 1922), American Actress And Singer
Doris Matsui, American Politician
Doris Pawn (1894–1988), American Actress
Doris Roberts (born 1925), American Actress
Doris Schwaiger (born 1985), Austrian Beach Volleyball Player
Doris Tomasini (born 1984), Italian Sprinter
Doris Willette (born 1988), American Foil Fencer
Doris Zinkeisen (1898–1991), Scottish Theatrical Stage And Costume Designer